The Count of Monte Cristo: Chapters 114-116 - Kidnapping and Redemption

TLDRIn these chapters, Don Glare is kidnapped by bandits led by Luigi Vampa, but is ultimately saved by The Count of Monte Cristo. Don Glare is held captive and forced to pay for food while waiting for ransom that never comes. He eventually realizes his captor is the same man he wronged in the past, and is forgiven by The Count.

Key insights

🕵️Don Glare is kidnapped by bandits led by Luigi Vampa and held captive in the catacombs.

💰Don Glare is forced to pay for food during his captivity, depleting his money.

🔄The kidnapped Don Glare realizes that his captor is The Count of Monte Cristo, seeking revenge for past wrongs.

🤝The Count of Monte Cristo forgives Don Glare and orders a meal for him, ultimately setting him free.

🔚The Count of Monte Cristo completes his revenge on the four men who wronged him.

Q&A

Why was Don Glare kidnapped?

Don Glare was kidnapped by bandits because they believed he was worth a large sum of money.

How did Don Glare pay for his food during captivity?

Don Glare had to pay in gold coins for the meals he ordered while being held captive.

Who is The Count of Monte Cristo?

The Count of Monte Cristo is a character seeking revenge on those who wronged him in the past.

Why does The Count of Monte Cristo forgive Don Glare?

The Count of Monte Cristo forgives Don Glare because he himself seeks forgiveness and redemption.

What happens to Don Glare at the end?

Don Glare is set free by The Count of Monte Cristo and allowed to keep his remaining money.

Timestamped Summary

00:13Monte Cristo travels to Italy while Don Glare travels to Rome.

00:39Don Glare's carriage is kidnapped by bandits.

00:52Don Glare is taken to the bandits' captain, Luigi Vampa.

01:06Don Glare waits in captivity for the bandits to ask for ransom.

01:16Don Glare is offered a meal but must pay for it.

01:50Don Glare realizes his captor is The Count of Monte Cristo.

02:13Don Glare offers his remaining gold as payment for food.

02:26The Count of Monte Cristo reveals his identity and forgives Don Glare.